Trouble In Red — in 55 words
Flash Fiction 55 | Posted by Jannie on 24 March 2011 @ 6:55 PM 49 Comments
I’d probably be the weird one
who’d like only 2 of 4 orchid stamps
for the grand mass mailing
of invitations to my movie premiere.
And I’d probably wear a scarlet gown
to the premiere, but shouldn’t,
because everybody knows how
me in red always leads to trouble.
Boy howdy, does it!
And that’s all I’m sayin’ about that for today.
Yep, 55 words for the G-Man.
With love,
Jannie
xoxoxxoxo
P.S. Tomorrow we’re heading out camping for a few days, so if I haven’t popped over to your blog before I hit the woods, I’ll see ya when we get back!
On 24 March 2011 at 7:19 pm KB said,
Love your 55 lady in red. Have a great trip. Love KB xxx
On 24 March 2011 at 7:20 pm KB said,
P.S. Yahtzee!
On 24 March 2011 at 7:22 pm Titanium said,
Lady in Red… is dancing with… a camera! Perfect.
On 24 March 2011 at 7:35 pm Alice Audrey said,
But… aren’t you SUPPOSED to be in trouble.
On 24 March 2011 at 7:41 pm Polly (5th Sister) said,
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!
You rock the red!
On 24 March 2011 at 7:42 pm sheila said,
Oh yes, trouble 4 sure! lol. You crack me up. What a fun person you are. (hence, Fun-ster? DOH)
On 24 March 2011 at 7:51 pm lime said,
celebrate your unique side.
On 24 March 2011 at 8:01 pm brian said,
you my friend are a good kinda crazy…in red….smiles. too fun!!!
On 24 March 2011 at 8:07 pm Daisy said,
You always look like you are having so much fun, Jannie.
Love the pictures. I hope you have a wonderful time camping.
On 24 March 2011 at 8:35 pm Jannie said,
Hey KB – Yahtzee one, I still wanna know what she said to the ringleader on the bus!!
Hey Titanium, that was at the libarry today I took those. To my knowledge there was no one in any of the stalls.
Alice Audrey — I just can’t keep out of trouble — but I swear I always get in strange situations when I wear that shirt — which can you believe I’ve had for 20 years!! no word of lie.
Thank you 5th Polly. The poem came last week, and the photos today.
Lime — you too, and Im serious what I said over on your 55 — fling those undies to the curb!!
Hey, Brian, whoooohoooo. I do try to keep it light and bright for you all over here when I can.
Daisy — well, I’m lucky. Fun comes easily. And cheap!!
Yes, and it’ll be my first time camping with my NEW CAMERA, yay!!!!! This will be our 8th school camping trip, wow. My photos are So gonna kick butt.
xoxoxoxoo
On 24 March 2011 at 9:57 pm Jingle said,
you look like a movie star in red,
what a cheery treat…
love your 55.
Happy Weekend.
On 24 March 2011 at 10:07 pm G-Man said,
Jannie….?
You Look Marvelous!
I look like one of those Fat Guardian Angel people that ride the NYC subways!
Loved your Movie Star 55 Jannabelle.
Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End!
On 24 March 2011 at 10:42 pm Margaret Bednar said,
20 years! There is NO way I’m telling my husband THAT. Old is five years and no longer “new” is anything over 24 hours. That way, if the hubby asks, “Is that new”…. Well you get the picture. And speaking of pictures, are you SURE that hasn’t happened after a few bloody…. (let me think here) Marys? You SAY it is a library huh?…..
On 24 March 2011 at 11:08 pm Jeanne said,
Jannie,
I’m confused… you, red, and trouble are grouped together? Inexplicable…
Pourquoi, mademoiselle? (Pardon moi. Pourquoi, Madame?)
LOL
Jeanne
P.S. Dear sacred campgrounds,
Watch out! Funsterment Management is en route!
On 24 March 2011 at 11:35 pm Rachel said,
I love the red – and the fun you bring! I have only once taken a photo of myself in a mirror – and I NEVER will again!!
Brave heart!
On 25 March 2011 at 12:20 am Carmen Henesy, Carmen's Chronicles said,
You look terrific in red ( I don’t ) – you should be wearing one of those hot red gowns in the shindig for th American Heart Association!
Enjoying your camping. I’m trying to float away here in northern CA!
Mine is at:
http://rnsane.blogspot.com/2011/03/friday-flash-55-rest-in-peace-elizabeth.html
On 25 March 2011 at 4:53 am Belinda said,
You’re a hoot! I’d buy a ticket for your premiere! Have a great time camping. xx
On 25 March 2011 at 5:59 am Olivia said,
I loved it Jannie- yay!!!
The words are fun.. the images- mind blowing! I now believe when you echoed at my site. I wrote “I am as weird…” hahahaha
Dear you just brightened my day with this post! love you more xoxox
On 25 March 2011 at 7:37 am Liara Covert said,
Something about ‘Lady in Red’ by Chris de Burgh does not suit this vision. I resonate more like you are one of the 100,000 Angels by my side. Listen to the song by Bliss-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaZ6APN0-FY
On 25 March 2011 at 7:52 am Lynn said,
Have fun with the camping! You look mahvelous in red.
On 25 March 2011 at 9:20 am Talon said,
The song “Lady in Red” is running through my mind!
I cracked up over G’s beret – too funny!
Have a fabulous time camping, Jannie!
xxx
On 25 March 2011 at 9:24 am LL Cool Joe said,
So will you be wearing this outfit camping?
Looks like you were having more fun than I do photographing myself in the mirror!! 
On 25 March 2011 at 10:59 am Mama Zen said,
Can I have the leftover stamps?
Have fun camping, Jannie!
On 25 March 2011 at 12:03 pm Steve Isaak said,
Fun, solid work.
On 25 March 2011 at 1:08 pm Jannie said,
Umnn, I love cesar salad and am munching some as i type this, before heading out to the glorious woods by the river.
Thanks, Jingle — as a “summer,” there is one shade of red on me that looks good — the one I’m waering here.
Hi G-Man, thanks. You ARE a guardian angel to all of us in 55 land!!
Hi Margaret — yep! 20 years ago Mom bought me that for Christmas, maybe even 22 years ago, I think that’s more like it. Nope — I was sober in these pix. I swear!!
Hi Jeanne — yep, whenever I wear my red shirt things happen to yours truly that defy explanation. Camping soon, whoooohoooo. Gonna be hot tomorrow, 94, crazy. But thankfully about 65 at night.
Hi Rachel — what happened when you took the self-portrait in the mirror? Come on, do tell. I promise it’ll be your and my little secret.
Hi Carmen. we could use some rain, just not this weekend. Thanks, that’s the one shade of red that goes with my complexion.
Belinda — I’ll give you TWO free passes and invite you to all the after parties!!
Hi Liara!! 100,000 angels — I like that! And thanks for the link, I just know I’ll like it. Will give a listen on my iPhone in the car later.
Thanks, Lynn! I’ve decided I just might sleep in the car instead of pitching the tent. I’ve a big SUV at the moment, with seats that fold back — so why not. Kelly’s pitching a tent tho.
Hey, Talon, the album “Lady In Red” is from is wonderful! And his “Into The Light” is my favorite of his.
Hey, Joey — nope, looks like it’ll be shorts and swim wear this weekend, gonnna be crazy hot for late march.
Hey, Mama Z!! You bet — consider the stamps yours. Will you write me lots of letters using them??
Hey, Steve, thanks. I appreciate your visits!
now, gotta round up my tin plates, cups, and get some flatware and such to take along.
xooxoxxo
On 25 March 2011 at 2:04 pm K said,
Everybody needs a little trouble! Go for the red.
On 25 March 2011 at 3:54 pm Monkey Man said,
Looks like you had lots of fun putting together this 55.
On 25 March 2011 at 7:00 pm secret agent woman said,
Guess that’s the right outfit for painting the town red.
On 25 March 2011 at 10:02 pm Patti said,
That lady in red looks like she’s great fun to hang out with, even in bathrooms!
On 25 March 2011 at 10:18 pm Patricia said,
fun, funny, funnier – I love red and you wear it well; Happy camping you campy lady in red!
On 26 March 2011 at 12:36 am Shanae Branham said,
You look like a movie star and remind me of the love song, “Lady In Red”. Have a great time. I am glad that I stopped by today.
On 26 March 2011 at 3:46 am SnaggleTooth said,
Pretty good for mirror self portraits. Nice outfit! Brave of you to trapse so at a public restroom… Trouble may be taking folks pics with the flash while they’re trying to read… Or annoying the librarian.
I had a cranberry colored pants suit once. Wonder where it went. I’m more into darker maroon n burgandy reds now, only around Xmas time tho. Too dangerous to wear in warmth outside as I’m allergic to Bees. I also avoid all Yellow. But have been known to wear shiny gold metalic or hot pink at past performances.
Have a great time camping!
On 26 March 2011 at 8:10 am Paige von Liber said,
it’s a great weekend for camping. Do y’all have one of those red pup tents? And if so does Blue Bunny have a purple aura when standing next to it?
have campers full of fun
On 26 March 2011 at 12:19 pm gautami tripathy said,
What a great lady in red!
Here is mine:
homing
On 26 March 2011 at 4:31 pm Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. is the funny farm red too?! Love the red .. the thought of the film special red preview .. I’m surprised the camera isn’t read .. someone must think you’re nuts .. the door is open .. and G-man looks completely overwhelmed with red thoughts .. Yay .. to Lady In Red .. cheers Hilary oxoxo
On 26 March 2011 at 4:33 pm Hilary said,
Oh .. I changed it .. to red .. camera red .. not blogger read .. perhaps I should be in the funny farm ..
On 27 March 2011 at 6:49 pm kare and barks said,
love your blog posts.. you are so creative!
On 28 March 2011 at 9:55 am J.D. Meier said,
> me in red always leads to trouble
Red works on bulls too. It sure is a powerful thing.
On 28 March 2011 at 10:44 am debbie said,
Yes you are so fun! Love these photos.
On 28 March 2011 at 5:05 pm Jannie said,
Hey, K! Love your assessment. Goin’ for the trouble…..
hi, Monkey Man! I did, the funnest part was arriving at the last 3 lines. And the next funnest making the 9 pix collage.
Hey, Secret Agent Woman, you got that right! Kalyani just gave me the pants. Then I actually threw away my old ones with the hole in the rear. Proud of me for letting them go.
Oh typing on this iPhone is driving me crazy. I’ll be back later when our home Internet connection is back up. Hopefully back up. It’s Bern naughty today.
And camping was grrrrrrrrrrrreat!!!!
Xxxxooooo
On 29 March 2011 at 3:11 am Arts Web Show said,
Lol, cool shots.
So fun, enjoy your camping
On 29 March 2011 at 9:48 am Dr. J said,
Red and black are my favorite colors!
Nowhere does graduation better than Harvard!
I’m so jealous!
On 29 March 2011 at 12:15 pm Jannie said,
Hey, friends!
I’be been away. Then really busy. And happy.
Thanks so much for all comments. I hope to answer you remaining lovelies sooner than later.
xoxoxoox
On 29 March 2011 at 4:42 pm Jannie said,
Hey, sweeties, it’s been so long since I got to immerse myself in the wine of your blogs, I’m off to that now, before returning to these comments.
xoxoxoox
On 30 March 2011 at 12:25 pm Jannie said,
Hey, Dear Patti — bathrooms can be great places for fun with cameras — especially if nobody’s looking at your shenannigans.
Hey, Lady in Red gravatar — camping was the best trip yet!! Fun, fun, fun. And Jim promises he’ll stay at least 1 night next time, which I’mlooking forward to.
Hi Shanae, and welcome!! Nice to meet you. Do you write 55s too? They are a lot of FUN!!
Hey, Snaggle, well it’s at our local library where I go all the time, so it feels more like home to me than not. Must not be fun to be bee allergic. Do you have to carry an epi pen? Gold metalic and hot pink!! Do you have any pix of you in those?
Hey, Paige, I actually slept in the car this time and it was great. No tent up and down for me this time. BB slept in Kelly’s yelow hammock,and his aura is very golden.
Hey, Gautami, “homing” sounds like a great 55 name. Homing pigeons? Coming home after being away? Sounds intriguing.
Hey Hilary. Nobody was in the bathroom (that i know of.)
Teh funny farm is any color we want it to be. Mine’s purple wiht yellow and green spots all over. 
red? read? it’s all good!!
Hey, Kare and barks — thanks! It’s fun being creative and just running wtih ideas that come up.
Hey, J.D. And red makes you eat more. Isn’t that why some restaurants are red? Or is that to make you drink more?
Hi Debbie!! Glad you enjoyed these!!
Hey Richard Arts, thanks. Camping was a BLAST and a half!!!
Hey, Dr. J — my high school colors and university colors were red and black too. Not Harvard tho!!
xoxoxoxooxooxoo
On 31 March 2011 at 1:53 am Moondustwriter said,
You never told me you were a model. You are such a beautiful lady inside and out. Hope you had fun.
It was so nice to come home and have comments and stuff from friends – the big apple is fun “There’s No Place Like Home”
Love ya!!!!
On 31 March 2011 at 9:41 am Jannie said,
Dearest Moondust writer, I am so NOT a model, but thanks for being so sweet. Oooooo, The Big Apple, been so long since I’ve been there in person, tho I visit there a lot in dreams and wishes.
xooxoxoxoxoox
On 31 March 2011 at 9:44 am Akelamalu said,
Ah lady in red I love your words and your fun pictures!
On 31 March 2011 at 7:40 pm Ana Goncalves said,
Looking good! Very fiery.
Red is a great color to ground, and of belonging so it suits you very well. Rroaarr keep on troubling. 
xx